Cubic Centimeter [cm3] to Centilitre [cl] Converter
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How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to CentilitreCentilitre
1 cm3 = 0.1 cl
1 cl = 10 cm3
Example: convert 15 cm3 to cl:
15 cm3 = 15 x 0.1 = 1.5 cl
Cubic Centimeter
Definition: A cubic centimeter (symbol: cm³) is a unit of volume in the metric system. It is the volume of a cube with sides that are 1 centimeter in length. One cubic centimeter is equal to one milliliter (ml).
History/origin: The cubic centimeter is derived from the centimeter, which is a unit of length in the metric system. The metric system originated in France in the late 18th century.
Current use: Cubic centimeters are widely used for measuring volumes of liquids and solids in chemistry, biology, and engineering. They are also commonly used in cooking and everyday measurements.
Centilitre
Definition: A centilitre (symbol: cL) is a unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a litre. It is a decimal multiple of the litre, which is the standard unit of volume in the metric system.
History/origin: The centilitre is derived from the litre, which was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The prefix 'centi-' denotes one hundredth, reflecting its relationship to the litre.
Current use: Centilitres are commonly used in the beverage industry for measuring small quantities of liquids, such as individual servings of drinks. They are also found in recipes and laboratory settings.
Cubic Centimeter to Centilitre Conversion Table
Cubic Centimeter [cm3] | Centilitre [cl] |
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0.01 cm3 | 0.001 cl |
0.1 cm3 | 0.01 cl |
1 cm3 | 0.1 cl |
10 cm3 | 1 cl |
50 cm3 | 5 cl |
100 cm3 | 10 cl |
1000 cm3 | 100 cl |
10000 cm3 | 1000 cl |
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